• Fish and chips on menu at church

    The First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, 883 Route 34, will sponsor a Fish and Chips Dinner 6-8 p.m. March 19 in the church Fellowship Hall. Takeouts will be available 5-6 p.m. The dinner, which also includes a beverage and dessert, will be catered by Thistle of Lyndhurst. The cost is $13 for adults, $7 for…

  • OBHS team wins tech contest

    OLD BRIDGE — Agroup of students in Michael Beckwith’s speech and drama class won the “Six Sounds in Search of an Author” contest. Their prize for winning in the “Horror/ SciFi/Fantasy” category at the high school level is a Sanyo digital stereo MP3 voice recorder. The contest, sponsored by the New Jersey Association for Educational…

  • Reading frenzy

    Left: DJ Mickey asks a student a reading question March 2 at the Alan B. Shepard Elementary School in Old Bridge. The school celebrated the kickoff of its spring reading incentive program, incorporating the theme of good character and reading habits. Above: Students seized the opportunity to dress as their favorite book characters. PHOTOS BY…

  • ROTC Cadet Honor Guard

    The Old Bridge High School Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Honor Guard had the pleasure of performing the colors ceremony during the national anthem at the New York Rangers’ Kids Day game at Madison Square Garden Feb. 27 behind singer Allesandra Guercio.

  • Sayreville school tab calls for $52 tax hike

    Five additional teachers included in tentative plan BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — School officials are proposing what they believe to be a “fair” budget as they bounce back from one of the most difficult financial scenarios in recent memory. “I think last year was the most difficult, so anything that happened this year…

  • Two Old Bridge schools still at risk after reprieve

    CODA GREG BEAN I f there’s any good news regarding education in this area, it’s that it looks like two elementary schools in Old Bridge might not be closed after all because of the budget crisis. The Old Bridge school district is a large one, but forme it’s been a case study in the draconian…

  • Encourages parents to make use of Old Bridge Library

    The library, the library, the library. I just want to remind Old Bridge residents what an asset our library is — don’t forget to use it. During the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration, I always have the privilege of going into the Southwood School to read to my child’s class. My son is now in high…

  • Water quantity, quality are major issues for NJ

    World Water Day 2011 will soon be celebrated internationally on Tuesday, March 22. This year’s theme, “Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge,” promotes worldwide efforts to raise awareness and take action to respond to the challenge of maintaining and improving water services in the context of rapid urbanization and development. The season of…

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